Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa
India
Types
Perennial
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Dark Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
Garcinia indica
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
Kokum
In Hindi
African Iris
Kokum
In German
Afrikanische Iris
Kokum
In French
African Iris
Kokum
In Spanish
Iris africano
Kokum
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
Kokum
In Portuguese
Iris africano
Kokum
In Polish
Afryki Iris
Kokum
In Latin
African Iris
Kokum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Theales
Family
Iridaceae
Zamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Clusioideae
Season and Care of African Iris and Kokum
Season and care of African Iris and Kokum is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Kokum Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kokum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Iris and Kokum Physical Information
African Iris and Kokum physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Kokum are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
- Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Care of African Iris and Kokum
Care of African Iris and Kokum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Kokum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kokum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.